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ULF 283R

1977 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,121 mi
Last recorded46,121 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 1977 Ford Escort47,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULF 283R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 46,121 miles

Exhaust Has A Slight Leak Of Exhaust Gases.

Pass 28 May 2016 45,886 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 45,759 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

braided brake hoses fitted all round

Fail 1 Jun 2015 45,759 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

braided brake hoses fitted all round

Pass 15 Mar 2014 45,634 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

braided brake hoses fitted all round

offside lower sill lip poor repair

Fail 15 Mar 2014 45,634 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

braided brake hoses fitted all round

offside lower sill lip poor repair

Pass 13 Apr 2013 45,605 miles

braided brake pipes fitted

offside lower sill lip poor repair

Pass 12 Mar 2012 45,538 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

braided brake hoses fitted all round

poor spot welds on offside lower sill

Pass 26 Feb 2011 45,381 miles

braided brake hoses fitted

poor spot welds to offside lower sill

Pass 13 Feb 2010 45,354 miles

braided brake hoses fitted

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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ULF 283R is a 1977 Ford Escort in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1977 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 47,357 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ULF 283R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 49 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ULF 283R registered?

ULF 283R is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 July 1977.

Is ULF 283R safe to buy?

The MOT history for ULF 283R shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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